Monday, April 14, 2014

CKDU is HIRING 2 SUMMER POSITIONS!




CKDU IS HIRING A
Diversity & Outreach Programming Coordinator

CKDU-FM is a non-profit campus and community radio station based at Dalhousie University serving listeners throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality. Our mandate is to provide an alternative to private and public broadcasters and serve as a forum for diverse and under-represented voices and artists. The station broadcasts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is run by roughly 150 volunteers, a volunteer board of directors, and 4 permanent part-time staff.

Nature of the Job
The Diversity and Outreach Programming Coordinator will be responsible for reaching out to diverse communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality to build awareness around community media. The staff person will coordinate the development of specialized programming for CKDU's airwaves, work to create audio and print outreach materials, present workshops about community radio in various locations, and build interest in alternative media and media empowerment. The Coordinator will be supported by CKDU staff and volunteers.

Duties & Responsibilities (in order of priority)
  • Coordinate CKDU presence (tabling, dj's, banner placement, etc.) at cultural and educational events (eg. Africa Festival for Arts and Culture, Pride, JazzFest, Multicultural Festival, smaller community events & block parties throughout the city);
  • Coordinate and execute general CKDU promotions through social media, flyers, mailing lists, outreach and workshops;
  • Build partnerships and cross-promotional opportunities with community-based organizations throughout Halifax and on campus with co-sponsorships, workshops, events, and promotional outlets;
  • Coordinate and execute general CKDU promotions to increase new volunteer recruitment;
  • Assist CKDU programmers in promoting their shows through flyers, mailing lists, websites, social networking, community partners;
  • Undergo training to become a permanent member and fill-in programmer at CKDU;
  • Assist with shared office duties.


    Qualifications
  • Self-motivated;
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment;
  • Strong organizational and communications skills;
  • Experience in community-based organizations or community radio;
  • Knowledge of CKDU, its mandate and programming;
  • Outgoing in nature and ability to engage and communicate effectively with others;
  • Flexible and able to work with others creatively.

    Funding-related Requirements
This is a Canada Summer Jobs funded position. According to program policies, qualified applicants:
  1. - Are between 15 and 30 years of age at the time of hire
  2. - Have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
  3. - Are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible); and
  4. - Are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Hours and compensation:
Hours: 20hrs per week, flexible, some weekends & evenings as needed.
Wage: $250/wk for 12 weeks
Start date: Monday, June 2, 2014
End date: August 22, 2014

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5:00PM AST, Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Submit a resume with a cover letter in person, by mail or pasted into the body of an e-mail (we do not accept applications via fax) to:
Hiring Committee – OUTREACH
c/o CKDU FM
6136 University Ave. 4th Floor
Halifax, NS B3H 4J2 orhiringcommittee@ckdu.ca (Subject line: OUTREACH)


CKDU is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from minority and under-represented groups. Please help circulate this job posting.


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CKDU IS HIRING A
Radio Producer & Program Archivist

CKDU-FM is a non-profit campus and community radio station based at Dalhousie University serving listeners throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality. Our mandate is to provide an alternative to private and public broadcasters and serve as a forum for diverse and under-represented voices and artists. The station broadcasts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is run by roughly 150 volunteers, a volunteer board of directors, and 4 permanent part-time staff.

Duties & Responsibilities (in order of priority)
  • Transfer spoken word content from 1980-2000 from reel-to-reel, cassette, and CD to digital files and store on server and DVD;
  • Listen to audio and create data associated with content (date, programmer and program name, topic, content summary);
  • Label, catalogue, and maintain organization in CKDU's physical and digital libraries;
  • Digitize and archive CKDU's extensive local, regional and national physical music library;
  • Produce and/or coordinate production of audio spots for sponsorships and public service announcements;
  • Sit on the Music Committee and Production Committee;
  • Coordinate, train, and assist CKDU volunteers in basic audio production;
  • Undergo training to become a permanent member and fill-in programmer at CKDU;
  • Assist with shared office duties.

Qualifications
  • Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented;
  • Self-motivated and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment;
  • Experience in community-based organizations or community radio;
  • Knowledge of CKDU, its mandate and programming;
  • Flexible and able to work with others creatively.


Funding-related Requirements
This is a Canada Summer Jobs funded position. According to program policies, qualified applicants:
  1. - Are between 15 and 30 years of age at the time of hire
  2. - Have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
  3. - Are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible); and
  4. - Are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Hours and compensation:
Hours: 20hrs per week, flexible, some weekends & evenings as needed.
Wage: $250/wk for 12 weeks
Start date: Monday, June 2, 2014
End date: August 22, 2014

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5:00PM AST, Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Submit a resume with a cover letter in person, by mail or pasted into the body of an e-mail (we do not accept applications via fax) to:
Hiring Committee – PRODUCER
c/o CKDU FM
6136 University Ave. 4th Floor
Halifax, NS B3H 4J2 orhiringcommittee@ckdu.ca (Subject line: PRODUCER)
CKDU is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from minority and under-represented groups. Please help circulate this job posting.


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